Long Island 83, at Mercyhurst 91

ERIE, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive efficiency and a decisive edge in converting mistakes into points, the Mercyhurst Lakers outlasted the Long Island Sharks 91-83 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Mercyhurst Athletic Center. The contest, organized by the Northeast Conference, saw both teams trade blows in a high-scoring first half that ended tied at 45. The second half, however, belonged to the home team as Mercyhurst outscored Long Island 46-38 to secure the victory before an announced crowd of 956. The most critical phase of the game came midway through the… Read more...